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What you need to know about Florida today
Hurricane Andrew still haunts Florida 25 years later
Andrew's legacy was far-reaching, as the storm exposed shoddy construction practices in Florida and a broken emergency response system in Washington. The damage from the storm would lead to sweeping changes in the state's building code, the insurance industry and the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. More from USA Today, the Palm Beach Post, and WESH.
See also:
» Bryan Norcross, hero of Hurricane Andrew: Florida is ‘not remotely prepared’ for the next one
» Destruction at dawn: What Hurricane Andrew did to Florida
When hiring foreign workers, Naples employers look to Jamaica
Naples ranks second in the employment of temporary foreign workers through the H-2B visa program statewide. Nationwide, most H-2B workers hail from Mexico, but along the East Coast, employers are increasingly hiring hospitality professionals from Jamaica. More from the Naples Daily News.
Feds widen hunt for dirty money in Miami real estate
The U.S. Treasury Department will now track wire transfers in seven luxury real estate markets, including South Florida, as it seeks to uncover money laundering. More from the Miami Herald.
Florida lawmakers to review law targeting injured undocumented workers
The second-highest ranking member of the Florida Senate pledged a legislative review of a state law that has allowed injured undocumented workers to be arrested and potentially deported rather than paid workers' compensation benefits. More from NPR.
Tech Coast Conference draws hundreds to Jacksonville as word of city as tech hub spreads
The event, organized by the JAX Chamber Information Technology Council, featured 50 display booths from technology companies and more than a dozen sponsors. More from the Florida Times-Union.
Florida Law
Can you fight a traffic ticket with your phone?
A Coral Gables tech startup launched a service that offered drivers an easy way to get their minor traffic tickets dismissed with less hassle – and no points on their record. But the Florida Bar is in the early stages of a lengthy process that eventually could possibly put the brakes on the app in Florida.
» More from the Miami Herald.
Natural Resources
Invasive lionfish: The next grouper?
They're beautiful - and they're deadly. And they're here. Lionfish are infesting waters around Florida, but lionfish have one weakness: they're delicious. So marketers are looking to make it the next hot seafood item.
» Read more from WUSF.
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